Police Blotter: Two men charged with stealing ATVs

Two Flagler County men are accused of taking two John Deere all-terrain vehicles and trespassing "on agricultural land," according to a Flagler County sheriff's report.

JULIE MURPHYSTAFF WRITER

The following news items were compiled from reports filed with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and Bunnell and Flagler Beach police departments. Any suspects named are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

BUNNELL — Two Flagler County men are accused of taking two John Deere all-terrain vehicles and trespassing "on agricultural land," according to a Flagler County sheriff's report. Kenneth Hibbard, 21, of Bunnell, and Kelsey Anderson, 29, of Flagler Beach, were arrested shortly after 4 p.m. Dec. 31 when they reportedly were found trying to get the two stolen vehicles unstuck from the mud, according to Deputy James Miley, who made the arrests. The two ATVs had been reported stolen earlier in the day from a horse-boarding facility on High Street in Bunnell. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation officers assisted with the arrest, which took place in the woods off Otis Stone Hunter Road. "They were arrested on hunt club property," FWC spokeswoman Joy Hill said. "We assisted because of the location." It was the FWC officers who found the ATVs. Law enforcement officers, who had information that Hibbard and Anderson were on their way from Ormond Beach to retrieve the vehicles, set up surveillance at the site. Wiley watched the men as they tried "to get them (ATVs) dislodged from the mud," he reported. He and the FWC officers approached the men, ordered them to put their hands in the air, and took them into custody. "It should be noted that when I originally responded neither ATV had a key in the ignition, (and) after securing the males it was found that one ATV now had a key in the ignition," Wiley reported. The vehicles were also tied together in an apparent attempt for one to pull the other from the mud, according to the report. "While walking the males towards the road, Kenneth Hibbard began stating that he was told about the ATVs by an unknown friend," Wiley reported. A key to the second ATV was found in Anderson's pocket, according to the report. Hibbard and Anderson were charged with possession of stolen property and trespassing on agricultural land. Anderson was additionally charged with burglary of a dwelling and dealing in stolen property. Both men were booked into the Flagler County Inmate Facility, where they remained Wednesday without bail. Unpaid bar tab results in arrest FLAGLER BEACH — A Flagler Beach man is accused of racking up a $60 bar tab, picking a fight with other patrons and leaving without paying his bill, according to a Flagler Beach Police report. Thomas Checchio, 55, was arrested Jan. 1 and charged with defrauding an innkeeper after he left Finn's on State Road A1A about 11:30 p.m., according to a report. Officers saw him on foot at the corner State Road 100 and Flagler Avenue. He told officers he was not going to pay the bill, but would pay it the following day. Checchio was arrested and booked into the Flagler County Inmate Facility, where he remained Thursday on $100 bail. Report: Bar patron spit in deputy's eyes PALM COAST — A Tennessee man accused of getting drunk and trying to enter the women's restroom in a Palm Coast bar then growled at deputies, balled up his fists as if he was going to fight, and spit in a deputy's eyes, according to a Flagler County sheriff's report. Timothy Roy Engelman, 42, was arrested shortly after midnight Dec. 29 after a McCharacter's manager called law enforcement and reported that he believed the man would fight if asked to leave. Deputy Christopher Wray reported that he asked Engelman to step outside to talk. As he walked toward the door he was muttering under his breath and giving the manager dirty looks. Several deputies secured Engelman "due to his standoffish demeanor, growling at the deputies and also balling up his fists as if he was going to fight," Wray wrote. "I again attempted to speak with Timothy, at which time he stated, 'Take these cuffs off ... You know why ... You know what,' then spit directly in my face and eyes," Wray said. Engelman also called Wray a variety of expletives. He also said, "You talking to me? Let my hands get on you, I will (expletive deleted) you up right now." Engelman was transported to the Flagler County Inmate Facility and was later released on $2,500 bail. BUNNELL Two dirt bikes and all of the appliances in a Hazelnut Street home were reported stolen between Dec. 22 and 26 while the homeowners were in Gainesville. A neighbor reported that the "garage door appeared to have been rammed with a vehicle, allowing entry." There was also damage to the front door lock of the home.- Hand tools, one brass propeller, one bronze propeller and several shafts and valves were taken between May 30 and Dec. 26 from a boat stored at 2050 W. State Road 100. The owner is refurbishing the boat. He reported to deputies that some of the parts are no longer made and may not be replaceable.- A dirt bike was stolen on Dec. 27 or 28 from Carver Street. It was stored in a portable shed.- Three CB radios, a chainsaw, several 12-volt batteries, a charger, a trailer and two all terrain vehicles were taken on Dec. 26 or 27 from the Negoa Hunt Club on Old Brick Road. The gate was smashed open and several campers had been broken into. PALM COAST Two televisions were taken sometime between Dec. 18 and 26 from a home on Weldon Way while the homeowners were out of town. The burglars also took four beers and a bottle of rum. Entrance was made through a French door that had the handle removed.- A car was keyed and set on fire either on Christmas or the day after while it was parked on Woodhull Place. The words "(expletive deleted) Pay Me or Die," were scratched into the car. The owners said they owe no one money and don't know who would have done that.- A bicycle was stolen Dec. 21 from the Flagler County Main Branch Library. The owner said the bike was locked to the rack.- A Mercedes-Benz hood ornament was taken Jan. 1 from a car parked on Pine Croft Lane.- The two driver's side windows were shot out of a car on Dec. 30 or 31 while it was parked on Unimay Court.- Camera equipment and a purse were taken from an unlocked car on Dec. 29 or 30 from a Pitt Lane resident. The owner said she accidentally left the car unlocked.- A king-size bed, a kitchen table, four chairs and a recliner were reported taken sometime between Nov. 27 and Dec. 29 from a Bridgehaven Drive home that is for sale.- The back window of a van was smashed out on Dec. 29 that was parked on Bren Mar Lane.- The rear window of a Chevrolet was smashed on Dec. 28 or 29 that was parked on Coral Reef Court.- Two televisions and a DVD player were taken on Dec. 26 or 27 from a Louvet Lane home. The rear sliding door was found open when the resident returned home from work. The garage door was also tampered with, and clothes taken out of the dryer and thrown on the floor.